My Photos

Jun 9, 2018 ∞

On the Metro

All DC area residents have complaints and even horror stories to tell about the Metro. Since introducing it to children in the family from out of town, I’ve started looking at it with fresh eyes.

DC's tubular Metro platforms and escalators

Jun 9, 2018 ∞

Elephant Seals

Some elephant seals seen on the coast of California on May 14, 2018 (photo by author).

Feb 10, 2017 ∞

Seen at Dupont Circle tonight

Two photos at night. Kramerbooks window on left. Sidewalk sign in chalk on right that reads, 'Bookstores, your Alternative Department of Education'

Photos by author.

Jan 22, 2017 ∞

Feminism

Seen yesterday at the Women’s March in Washington, DC.

Photo by author

Nov 12, 2016 ∞

Grafenwöhr 1983

Streaky old scan of two GIs in the field in Germany, full gear, each blowing smoke from his mouth

A younger historian on Facebook called this picture a “Nice primary source of the late Cold War!” I don’t know what that makes me, the guy in front, but I decided to share here too.

Jul 30, 2015 ∞

Communism, Consumerism, and Currency

Seen at an upscale mall in Guiyang, China this summer. (Photo by author)